Best of Boston

2014 Best Neighborhood Restaurant, South Boston

Franklin Southie

Dinner at this buzzy boîte is served until 1:30 a.m. (the sublime cocktails, like the blueberry and lemon-infused gin " lemonade," till 2 a.m.).

152 Dorchester Ave., South Boston, 617-269-1003, franklincafe.com/franklin-southie